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Cholesterol was wrongly demonized as the cause of heart disease and strokes due to a marketing campaign by Procter and Gamble in the early 1900s. The American Heart Association endorsed Crisco as a healthier alternative to butter and lard, leading to health issues like Alzheimer's, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, menopausal symptoms, and adrenal exhaustion. These problems were exacerbated by the false belief that lowering cholesterol was beneficial. The campaign was orchestrated by Ancel Keys, who received $1,700,000 from Procter and Gamble for the endorsement. Overall, cholesterol is essential for hormone production and was unfairly vilified.

It was perfectly fine for a cholesterol of 300. We considered a cholesterol level of 350 perfectly fine. What are you told today? It can't go over 190. What do they want you down to? 150? Do you know the fattiest organ in the body is the brain? And cholesterol is used to protect the brain against chemicals, heavy metals. The cholesterol lowering medication, its side effect is dementia, muscle wasting, Alzheimer's, breast cancer, vitamin D deficiency because our sex hormones are made from cholesterol. And if we don't have enough vitamin D, we can't get the minerals into our bones to have strong bones. So what do we got now? Osteoporosis. Framingham Heart Study been going for forty years, set up to prove that cholesterol causes heart disease still hasn't forty years later. But you know what it did show? People with high cholesterol levels don't get Alzheimer's.

"Fat, saturated fat and cholesterol are all very healthy things." "Your brain is 25% made of cholesterol." "So imagine blocking cholesterol production in your brain." "What do you think that's going to do, gentlemen?" "Ansel Keys himself started by saying if you eat cholesterol, your cholesterol level will go up." "He did experiments on humans and fed them 10 eggs a day or something." "And what he found is it had absolutely no impact on their blood cholesterol level." "None." "For every one millimole fall in your cholesterol level, the rate of heart disease death went up twenty percent." "Cholesterol is a molecule." "It's found in human beings, so it's hugely important substance in our bodies."

People with high cholesterol levels purportedly don't get Alzheimer's because the brain loves fat. A good cholesterol level is suggested to be 200-250. It's claimed that many people are on cholesterol-lowering medication and fat-free diets, leading to increased carb consumption due to a lack of satiation. The speaker alleges cholesterol levels have been lowered to get more people on medication and that people are eating margarine. Despite these changes, heart disease is purportedly still the number one killer.

Cholesterol is not inherently bad; it's produced by the body and is crucial for nerve sheaths, cell membranes, hormone production (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), and brain function. The idea that abnormal cholesterol levels are primarily caused by fat, especially saturated fat, is a myth. A recent review in the European Journal of Cardiology challenges the notion of saturated fat as the primary culprit. While saturated fat may be problematic for some individuals, and genetic factors can contribute to cholesterol issues, fat is not the universal cause of cholesterol problems.

40 years ago, a cholesterol level of 300 was considered fine, but now it's not. Cholesterol protects the brain and is crucial for hormone production. Medications that lower cholesterol can lead to dementia, muscle loss, and other health issues. The Framingham Heart Study aimed to link cholesterol to heart disease but found no connection after 40 years. Surprisingly, high cholesterol levels may protect against Alzheimer's.

- You do not die of too much cholesterol. You die of not enough. I will say this one more time. You do not die of too much cholesterol. There is no such thing as too much cholesterol. - You die only from not enough because we know only cholesterol builds healthy cells. Every single cell in your system, 87% of the new cell is built from cholesterol. It's completely artificially made up. I have patients that have cholesterol of 600. They're the healthiest people, never been sick. - Statin drugs are dangerous, and please remember your brain is built from cholesterol. Ninety ninety two to 99% of the brain is built from cholesterol. The brain shrinks first. With every statin drug, you start shrinking your brain. And this is what people need to understand. - It's mass murder. It always leads to hardening of the liver. It always cuts off at least twenty years of your lifespan.

The most dangerous idea in history is the claim that cholesterol causes heart attacks, which is false and unproven. Cholesterol is essential to animal life and present in every cell membrane; without enough cholesterol, cells die. Humans have historically consumed animal fats, but were told to stop, assuming experts knew best, which was a mistake.

Eating a diet high in cholesterol is not linked to heart disease, contrary to common belief. Cholesterol is vital for the body, and the idea of good and bad cholesterol is a myth. Statin drugs lower cholesterol by causing liver inflammation, potentially leading to brain issues. The rise in Alzheimer's disease cases correlates with the increase in statin drug prescriptions. It is crucial to prioritize brain health by avoiding statin drugs.

The speaker discusses the role of cholesterol in the body, emphasizing that it is not the enemy. They explain how cholesterol is essential for brain function and repairing damaged cells. The speaker criticizes the overprescription of cholesterol-lowering medications, citing harmful side effects like memory loss and dementia. They share personal stories of individuals who experienced positive changes after stopping these medications. Additionally, the speaker questions the lowering of cholesterol level standards over time, suggesting it may be driven by profit rather than health concerns. The harmful effects of margarine and the misconception surrounding cholesterol and heart disease are also highlighted.

Your brain is made of cholesterol, and statin drugs lower cholesterol. Do you want a brain the size of a marble? Keep taking them. You don't die from too much cholesterol, but from not enough. There is no such thing as too much cholesterol. Burn units use many eggs for patients because cholesterol builds healthy cells, about 87% of a new cell. The 250 cholesterol number is made up with no real science. Some of my patients have cholesterol of 600 and are healthy. The issue comes from table salt, which contains glass that cuts arteries, causing internal bleeding. Cholesterol then saves your life by stopping the bleeding, but it is then blamed for narrowing arteries and raising blood pressure. Statin drugs are dangerous and useless. They shrink your brain because your brain is built from cholesterol. Eat bananas on an empty stomach in the morning to help your liver. Just help your body; it cures itself.

The fat-free, low-fat diet has not reduced heart disease. Margarine, which was introduced as a substitute for butter, is actually toxic and only one molecular structure away from plastic. When margarine enters the body, it damages the arterial walls because it is a damaged fat. To maintain heart health, we should consume fats from natural sources like nuts, seeds, coconuts, avocados, and plant oils that have been traditionally extracted from the flesh of plants. This includes coconut oil and olive oil.

There is a misconception that high cholesterol is linked to heart disease, but this is not true. Research has shown that there is no relationship between the two. Cholesterol is actually important for the body, and the idea of good and bad cholesterol is a myth. HDL carries cholesterol back to the liver, while LDL takes it to parts of the body that need it. The only concern is if cholesterol levels exceed 450, which indicates an imbalance that needs to be addressed. Statin drugs, which lower cholesterol, actually create inflammation in the liver. So, overall, cholesterol is not a problem and is necessary for the body's functioning.

Cholesterol is essential for brain function, liver health, and hormone production. Surprisingly, more people die from heart disease with normal to low cholesterol levels than with high cholesterol. This misconception stems from decades of misinformation and a fear of dietary fat, known as lipophobia. The statin industry profits significantly from this fear, generating over $10 billion last year. Cholesterol is often misinterpreted as the cause of heart disease; however, it actually helps repair damage and reduce inflammation. Therefore, it’s important to embrace dietary fats, including saturated fats and egg yolks, and to reconsider the reliance on statins prescribed by doctors.

Speaker 0: The most dangerous idea in human history is this idea that cholesterol causes heart attacks. It was not true. It was never true. It was never proven. Yet, it was accepted as fact. It's ridiculous when you think about it because cholesterol is something nature puts in every single one of our cells. It is essential to life, to animal life. All animals, not just humans, every form of animal must have cholesterol in our cell membrane. And if the cell doesn't have enough, it die. Speaker 1: Humans have survived an awful long time eating animal fats. So all of a sudden, the powers that be tell us they're literally off the table, and we followed suit thinking that these people know what they're talking about, and we were really off base.

Don't worry about total cholesterol; it's a misconception from the 1960s and 70s. Cholesterol is essential for life, found in all animals, breast milk, and eggs. For those over 60, higher total cholesterol is linked to longer life. A 2016 study in the British Medical Journal showed that higher LDL cholesterol correlates with lower mortality risk. LDL is vital for transporting cholesterol, triglycerides, fat-soluble vitamins, and supporting the immune system. Low LDL levels should be a concern, while higher levels are beneficial for overall health. Instead of relying on statins, focus on finding your optimal cholesterol through healthy living, testing, and evidence-based strategies.

Cholesterol is often misunderstood and labeled as harmful, but it is essential for life. While many believe cholesterol comes solely from food, 85% is produced by our bodies. Cholesterol plays a crucial role in immunity, helping to deactivate bacteria, control infections, and aid recovery from illnesses. Its levels fluctuate throughout the day, seasons, and in response to stress or recovery from surgery. Despite common fears, high cholesterol can be normal; for instance, my own cholesterol level is 325, and I am healthy.

Cholesterol is a nutrient, not a disease, and is essential for sex hormones, steroid hormones like cortisol, vitamin D synthesis, and bile. It is also needed for every cell membrane. In 2015, the American Heart Association said cholesterol is no longer a nutrient of concern and removed the saturated fat cap of 10%. If we don't eat enough cholesterol, our bodies will make it. The true problem in blood work is triglycerides, which can be reduced by dropping carbs, not with drugs. Lowering carbs and triglycerides will improve heart health.

The speaker claims the American Heart Association fabricated evidence to support the idea that cholesterol causes heart attacks, and that this evidence is nonsensical. They state that when people cut out vegetable oils and eat healthier, their cholesterol may increase, leading doctors to recommend statins, which they call dangerous. The speaker advises listeners to become more knowledgeable than their doctors, who they believe are miseducated. They mention a chapter in their book, "Dark Calories," that covers this topic.

We've been programmed by the media to think saturated fat and LDL are bad, but saturated fat is essential. Saturated fat from animals increases HDL, which is considered good. Saturated fat raises testosterone and does many positive things in the body. It's a backbone for the formation of the cholesterol molecule, which is a steroid molecule.

We've been programmed by the media to think saturated fat and LDL are bad, but saturated fat is essential. Saturated fat from animals increases HDL, which is considered good. Saturated fat seems to raise testosterone and do many positive things in the human body. It's a backbone for the formation of the cholesterol molecule, which is a steroid molecule.

We've been programmed by the media to think saturated fat and LDL are bad, but saturated fat is essential. Saturated fat from animals increases HDL, which is considered good. Saturated fat raises testosterone and does many positive things in the body. It's a backbone for the formation of the cholesterol molecule, which is a steroid molecule.

When someone has a heart problem, they are told to stop eating fats because of cholesterol. However, the truth about cholesterol is that the liver produces it according to the body's needs. 80% of the cholesterol made by the liver comes from glucose, while 20% comes from fat. The problem lies in the misconception that it is the butter on the bread that is the issue, when in fact it is the bread itself. There are two main types of cholesterol: HDL, which is considered good because it carries excess cholesterol back to the liver, and LDL, which is considered bad but actually plays a role in repairing and rebuilding. LDL also delivers cholesterol to the brain, which the brain needs. Interestingly, breast milk in the first month of life contains the highest levels of cholesterol.

Host: They found that some of the longest living humans had high cholesterol levels. Guest: That’s right. The Sweden study found, for example, a year or so ago, that among the most consistent themes were good glucose control and high cholesterol. I’m a defender of cholesterol. It is a molecule of life; mitochondria have to have a cholesterol molecule in them to work, the powerhouse of the cell. The more you lower cholesterol through drug interventions, the more you compromise the mitochondria. The sex hormones—all sex hormones—are built on cholesterol, so lowering cholesterol can lead to lower sex hormones and, for some men, loss of libido due to lower testosterone, owing to the war on cholesterol. Host: But there’s good and bad cholesterol, right? Guest: Well, that’s the common view, but LDL cholesterol is not simply “bad.” LDL is included in longevity studies and plays a role in the immune system; LDL helps the body fight infections, acting as an unsung hero of immunity. Host: There is research suggesting that in very old age, high cholesterol levels do not always correlate with higher mortality, and in some studies may even be linked to longer life.

The longest-lived people have high cholesterol levels, a consistent theme in longevity research. Despite this, medicine often aims to lower cholesterol. Studies, like one in Sweden, found that long-living humans had high cholesterol and good glucose control. Cholesterol is vital; mitochondria need it to function, and all sex hormones are built on it. Cholesterol-lowering medication can lower sex hormones. While LDL cholesterol is often labeled "bad," it's included in longevity studies and helps the body fight infections. The focus on cholesterol may be misplaced. Triglycerides are more predictive of heart attacks. The emphasis on cholesterol may be driven by the availability of drugs designed to lower it.